Computer Science

Master of Science

Our 30-credit master degree program blends the presentation of theory with hands-on practice. This equips our students with a solid foundation of skills, and more importantly, the ability to adapt to the constantly evolving landscape of the computing discipline. Our graduates are not only productive in their new jobs, but quickly rise to leadership positions.

Flexibility

A key aspect of our MS degree, as it can prepare you to enter the computer industry directly after graduation, or to continue your educational path to a Ph.D. A variety of electives allow you to customize your experience to suit your interests.

You are encouraged to explore one of many focus areas currently in demand including: mobile applications, software development, big data, cyber forensics, wireless networking, system administration and more.

Make the Switch!

An additional feature of the program caters to those wishing to switch fields into the computer science realm. We have prepared a set of six bridge courses to help you transition from your previous background to a level of readiness that enables you to successfully pursue the rest of the degree program. Some of our best students began their journey in this manner and we encourage you to join them.

Learn from professors who are dedicated to your success.

Nationally Recognized Center for Career Development

All University of New Haven students have access to the many resources available through the University’s Career Development Center, which has been named one of the best in the nation by The Princeton Review.

From career assessments, networking, and job shadowing to on-campus interviews and salary negotiation, the Career Development Center provides the skills and connections to identify a meaningful career and an opportunity to pursue your passion.

Innovative Courses

The nature and application of the fundamental data structures and algorithms for arrays, growing arrays, lists, stacks, queues, priority queues, trees, and graphs. Algorithms include precedence parsing, heap-based priority queues, quicksort, radixsort, and hashing. Estimation of the time-efficiency of algorithms. Evaluation of the performance of different data structures for typical applications. Students will write and debug several projects in C++.

The University of New Haven offers a wide variety of in-depth courses that create a transformational educational experience for our students. To view the complete list of courses you'll take while pursuing a Masters of Science in Computer Science or a Computer Programming Certificate, check out the Academic Catalog:

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March 19 - 23, 2018

Next Steps

An advanced degree from the University of New Haven will help you take your career to the next level. Each program offers convenient scheduling, personalized attention, and state-of-the-art facilities.